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“13 is Too Young for Kids to be on Social Media” – US Surgeon General. Do you agree?

January 31, 2023

I think we can all agree that social media isn’t usually the best use of our time, and I’m ever-grateful that it wasn’t around when I was going through my teen years. I’m sure I would have said some silly things on there, but at what age are we able to start making decisions about what we see and who we follow? The US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he believes 13 is too young for children to be on social media platforms because although sites allow children of ...

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8 Tips for Better Family Photos

January 24, 2023

Taking Better Family Photos: Tips for Capturing Lasting Memories Family photos are a great way to capture memories and keep them alive for years to come. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just an amateur with a camera, there are some tips and tricks that can help you take better ...

Top 10 things to do, see, and buy at the Fall Baby Show Vancouver this October

October 18, 2022

The Baby Show is considered Canada’s Leading Pregnancy and Parenting Event, they’ve been hosting it in Toronto for several years, but this is their first-ever Vancouver Show. The event provides an opportunity for pregnant people and new parents, in an inclusive and supportive place to ...

Gear and Gadgets

The 2022 Christmas Gift Guide

September 21, 2022

Oooh yeah! It’s that time again. The stores are setting up displays while tweets rain down on my feed with complaints of “it’s too early!” and “we haven’t even had Halloween yet.” Well, I love everything Holiday related and have waited long enough. So, unlike those recipe posts that make you ...

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BC Drivers Get a ‘D’-rating for School Zone Driving Knowledge

September 6, 2022

Before I even go into this – put your phone down. You’re not as sneaky as you think you are and we can all see what you’re doing. If your reply to a text can’t wait (it can btw), check your mirrors, signal, and pull over. We all know that kids aren’t the most ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

The Search For the Ultimate Dad Clothing Brand

August 17, 2022

Us Dads have it hard enough with all the lawn mowing, BBQing, and staring at the rain and saying “the plants really need it” (and all the parenting stuff), without having to work out which clothes to wear. Suitable Dad clothing has to: Have ample pockets Comfy That’s pretty ...

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Make it a Sustainable Back-To-School Season

July 20, 2022

You know what it’s like – new school year, time to get things in order. We salvaged what we could from her battered lunch bag but we’re refreshing with some sustainably made lunch boxes, cutlery, and bento boxes from Minimal, who sent us the items to test. As always, if we ...

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Disney On Ice is Coming Back to Vancouver – Get your PreSale tickets here

July 14, 2022

After three years, Disney on Ice will return to Vancouver. Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will be happening from November 23 to 27 at the Pacific Coliseum and tickets go on sale this week! Get your tickets first – via this PreSale link: ...

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Self Image: How Men Can Feel Good in Their Body

July 2, 2022

We’ve talked about the body positivity movement before, and how it can benefit men just as much as women. Everyone wants to feel good about themselves, so are you comfortable in your own skin? Contrary to popular belief, body positivity is still about taking care of yourself and being healthy, ...

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